Marriage and Relationship Education

Marriage and Relationship Education

Course Dates Pre- & Post-Marriage & Relationship Education

CatholicCare Social Services Marriage & Relationship Education facilitates evidence-based relationship education sessions. Our programs are led by qualified, experienced adult educators with knowledge and training in relationship theories. Each program is designed to allow couples to talk privately about their strengths and discuss the challenges they may face in the future.

Couples will learn how to:

strengthen their friendship

build and maintain an emotional bank account

recognise warning signs of relationship meltdowns

understand commitment and dedication in relationships

regulate emotions in conflict

manage their strengths and differences.

We offer three options for couples:

Before We Say I Do

This Group Program provides the opportunity to explore your relationship, build on your strengths and gain essential knowledge and skills that you will use for years to come.

The program is held on consecutive Saturdays with numbers limited to 10 couples.

2018 course dates

COURSE 6:

23 & 24 November Newcastle

2019 course dates

Course 1:

8 & 9 February - Newcastle Toohey Room

Course 2:

5 & 6 April - Newcastle Toohey Room

Course 3:

7 & 8 June - Newcastle Toohey Room

Course 4:

23 & 24 August - Newcastle Toohey Room

Course 5:

22 & 23 November - Newcastle Toohey Room

FOCCUS

FOCCUS is a pre-marriage education program where couples complete an online questionnaire followed by two sessions presented in a small group setting, A third session is an individualised session with a qualified educator for personalised discussion. This program is facilitated in the evenings.

2019 - FOCCUS Evening Sessions

Group 1:

25 February & 4 March

Group 2:

6 & 13 May

Group 3:

29 July & 5 August

Group 4:

28 October & 4 November

Enhance

At times we all need a bit of extra support to keep our relationships vibrant and on track. Enhance provides couples with the opportunity to address specific issues or challenges in their relationship, however big or small.

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About CatholicCare

Throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, the Upper Hunter and Manning, CatholicCare offers support, assistance and education to all families and individuals, regardless of age, gender or religion.